2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL-Class years
- Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class recalls (1)
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Problem: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. Daimler AG (DAG), the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, conducted product testing of a vehicle, not sold in the US, but equipped with the same refrigerant. According to Mercedes-Benz, the testing was designed to replicate worst-case conditions expected in a severe frontal crash that would cause a rupture of the air conditioner refrigerant line. A rupture of a refrigerant line will result in a gaseous mixture of refrigerant being released into the engine compartment.
Risk: The testing conducted by DAG determined that the escaping R1234yf refrigerant may ignite under specific conditions. The resulting fire could spread to additional combustible materials.
Fix: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the R1234yf refrigerant with R134a along with new refrigerant lines (hoses) designed specifically for R134a. The remedy will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on November 8, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mercedes Benz SL-Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 SL-Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 SL-Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 SL-Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 SL-Class | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 SL-Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 SL-Class | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL-Class | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 SL-Class | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 SL-Class | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 SL-Class | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL-Class model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.